The mission was built in the late 18th century by Franciscan Fathers and local Indian labor. In the early 19th century, Apache Indians attacked and drove away the priests, and by mid-century, the buildings were in ruins. Preservation efforts began in 1908. The building still exists as a National Historic Landmark.

ADDENDUM: There is another image of the mission and more information about the surrounding park in this New York Times article, here.